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Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors

South America South America

Copa Libertadores Mineirão, Belo Horizonte
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Match Events

7'
Paredes L.
25'
Kaio Jorge
29'
Fagner

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-1. This leg finished 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

28%
Cruzeiro
20%
Draws
52%
Boca Juniors
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Boca Juniors

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Boca Juniors average 1.48 goals a game right now, well clear of Cruzeiro's 1.45.
  • Model gives Boca Juniors a 52% chance of winning this.
  • Both sides arrive with similar form. In a knockout tie, that makes this genuinely unpredictable.
  • Historical meetings favor Cruzeiro, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.8%
Cruzeiro Clean Sheet 13%
Boca Juniors Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Cruzeiro Boca Juniors
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 15 15
Draws 8 9
Losses 8 5
Goals Scored 1.45 1.48
Goals Conceded 1.13 0.79
Expected Goals (xG) 1.06 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 20, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
1:1
Apr 29, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors
1:0
Aug 23, 2024 Copa Sudamericana
Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors
3:1
Aug 16, 2024 Copa Sudamericana
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
1:0
Oct 5, 2018 Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Cruzeiro Compare

Top Goalscorer Villarreal N.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53

Boca Juniors Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Cruzeiro 27 / 100
Boca Juniors 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Cruzeiro Boca Juniors

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Boca Juniors Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Cruzeiro's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Boca Juniors let in goals in 59% of their last 29 matches.

Cruzeiro has registered 2 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Cruzeiro VS Boca Juniors
1.5 Goals Scored 1.75
1.63 Goals Conceded 0.63
100% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Cruzeiro

(Home)
20 Sept
Vitoria
1 : 3
Cruzeiro
13 Sept
Santos
2 : 1
Cruzeiro
06 Sept
Cruzeiro
3 : 1
Athletico-PR
02 Sept
Atletico-MG
2 : 1
Cruzeiro
30 Aug
Vasco
3 : 1
Cruzeiro
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Boca Juniors

(Away)
20 Sept
San Lorenzo
0 : 2
Boca Juniors
16 Sept
Sao Paulo
1 : 1
Boca Juniors
12 Sept
Boca Juniors
3 : 1
Central Cordoba (Santiago del Estero)
09 Sept
Boca Juniors
1 : 0
Sao Paulo
05 Sept
Gimnasia Mendoza
2 : 2
Boca Juniors
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Flamengo RJ 6 5 1 0 14:2 16
2 Estudiantes L.P. 6 2 3 1 6:5 9
3 Ind. Medellin 6 2 1 3 6:11 7
4 Cusco 6 0 1 5 4:12 1
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coquimbo 6 3 1 2 8:6 10
2 Deportes Tolima 6 2 2 2 7:6 8
3 Club Nacional 6 2 2 2 7:9 8
4 Universitario de Deportes 6 1 3 2 5:6 6
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Ind. Rivadavia 6 5 1 0 15:6 16
2 Fluminense 6 2 2 2 7:7 8
3 Bolivar 6 1 2 3 6:8 5
4 Deportivo La Guaira 6 0 3 3 6:13 3
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 U. Catolica 6 4 1 1 8:4 13
2 Cruzeiro 6 3 2 1 8:3 11
3 Boca Juniors 6 2 1 3 6:5 7
4 Barcelona SC 6 1 0 5 2:12 3
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Corinthians 6 3 2 1 8:4 11
2 Platense 6 3 1 2 8:7 10
3 Santa Fe 6 2 2 2 6:7 8
4 Penarol 6 0 3 3 4:8 3
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Cerro Porteno 6 4 1 1 6:2 13
2 Palmeiras 6 3 2 1 10:5 11
3 Sporting Cristal 6 2 0 4 6:9 6
4 Junior 6 1 1 4 5:11 4
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 LDU Quito 6 4 0 2 8:5 12
2 Mirassol 6 4 0 2 7:4 12
3 Lanus 6 3 0 3 3:7 9
4 Always Ready 6 1 0 5 7:9 3
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Independiente del Valle 6 4 1 1 11:6 13
2 Rosario Central 6 4 1 1 9:1 13
3 Universidad Central 6 3 0 3 7:11 9
4 Libertad Asuncion 6 0 0 6 4:13 0
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)